Doha

‎‎Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) celebrated Qatar National Day throughout its hospitals and departments, along with staff, patients and their families.

HMC managing director Dr. Hanan al-Kuwari, joined staff, patients and visitors in celebrating Qatar National Day at ‎ Al Wakra Hospital (AWH), the Bone and Joint Centre, the Department of Transport and the Human Resources Department.

‎Dr. ‎al-Kuwari said: "Qatar National Day is an opportunity to renew our loyalty, determination and efforts to promote the country and to support the process of development and overall renaissance, especially in the light of the tremendous achievements that have contributed to strengthening the country’s position on both the regional and the international stage.”‎

The Department of Transport had set up a heritage tent to receive guests. National Day videos and songs were played and folk dances performed on the occasion.

At the Bone & Joint Centre, a traditional tent was set up to welcome guests and visitors, serving popular food and Arabic coffee. The Centre’s entrance was decorated with flags. Patriotic songs and Ardha dance were presented.

A tent was also erected on the grounds of Al Wakra Hospital. Fun games were provided for children with gifts and traditional food distributed to attendees. The events included the presentation of videos and patriotic songs and a marching band from the Emiri Guard playing patriotic music.

All of HMC’s hospitals made a significant effort to celebrate the Qatar National Day with the participation of all staff and patients by offering a number of awareness activities and health tips and information.

‎‎At the Women’s Hospital, a traditional tent was set up in the main entrance to welcome guests and participants with Arabic coffee.The entrances were also decorated with the Qatar flag. The hospital also presented special gifts of car seats to the first 33 children born on the day.

‎Celebration events were also held at the Rumailah Hospital, the Heart Hospital, the National Centre for Cancer Care and Research, the Enaya Continuing Care Centre – Muaither 2 and HMC Medical Education Centre.

‎Celebrations at Al Khor Hospital and Cuban Hospital included an Arabic tent to welcome visitors and participants to the celebration. Arabian coffee and traditional sweets were served.

‎At Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, a celebration was held in the central garden with the participation of staff and long-term care patients.